June 2009 Desert Breeze Newsletter, Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society
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GUIDETucson
The history of life in the Tucson Valley begins ca. 10,000 B.C. with the migra�ons of Paleoindian and Archaic hunters and gatherers. Whether or not there was con�nuous habita�on is unclear, though evidence of agricultural se�lements along
TucsonFounded in 1775
Arizona Facts
SAGUARO CACTUS BLOSSOM
State gemTURQUOISE
State birdCACTUS WREN
State treePALO VERDE
For more information about Arizona www. arizona.com
Tucson Visitor Center
DRESSTucsonans take a relaxed approach to dress and casual clothing is acceptable for most occasions. Summer wear includes wide-brim hats, sunglasses and lightweight fabrics. In the warmer months, indoor air conditioning can get chilly for some so be prepared with a lightweight jacket or sweater. Sunscreen to protect the skin is recommended year-round. In the winter, a lightweight coat or jacket will usually suffice unless you’re planning to visit higher mountain areas where colder temps and snow are possible.
DESERT LIFEThe Sonoran Desert is a fragile ecosystem teeming with a variety of plant and animal species that depend on each other for survival; and law protects many of them. Please leave the desert as you find it. Purchase cactus and other native plants at Tucson’s established desert gardens or cactus nurseries.
TIME ZONEThe State of Arizona is located in the Mountain Standard Time Zone (MST). Arizona is one of only two U.S. states that does not make an adjustment for Daylight Savings Time and during the months April through October, Arizona time mirrors Pacific Daylight time.
NEWSPAPERS
The Arizona Daily Star | www.tucson.com
Tucson Weekly | (520) 797-4384 www.tucsonweekly.com
Daily Territorial | (520) 294-1200 www.dailyterritorial.com
60 miles north of Mexico, Tucson has grown into a modern mini-metropolis of nearly a million people while preserving its historic culture. With equal parts college town
and retirement community, it’s one of the most attractive big cities of the Southwest. Tucson is one of the oldest, continuously settled cities in the United States.
State flower
arospace
811 N. Euclid Avenue | Tucson, Arizona 85719 | 1-800-638-8350 Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Closed on: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
www.arizona.edu
www.pima.edu
www.visittucson.org
Better Business BureauThe bureau promotes business standards, provides reports on business, works to solve customer-business disputes, dis-seminates information on charities, and offers free consumer publications.
BBB of Southern Arizona120 N. Stone Blvd., Suite 200, Tucson, AZ 85701EMAIL [email protected] http://tucson.bbb.orgTEL 520.888.5353 FAX 520.888.6262
Carpooling ProgramThe Sun RideShare provides commuter services through a free, online matching database for people interested in sharing the ride. Sharing the ride though carpooling or van-pooling offers you a chance to save time and money, while reducing stress, traffic congestion and pollution.For more information about Sun RideShare programs or to request a personalized carpool match list, please call: TEL 520.884.RIDE(7433) www.pagnet.org
Driver’s License/Vehicle RegistrationDrivers who have relocated to Arizona are required to obtain an Arizona driver license and to register your vehicles in this State. Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) offers services for vehicle title and registration and for obtaining a new Arizona driver license. For complete information about what makes you a Resident, Obtaining a License, Types of Licenses, Applying for Title and Registration you can visit https://www.azdot.gov/motor-vehicles
Motor Vehicle Department Phone Numbers Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Tucson TEL 520.629.9808Hearing/Speech Impaired-TDD System only TEL 800.324.5425Tucson East 1360 S. Stocker Drive, Tucson, AZ 85710Tucson North
7330 N. Shannon Road., Tucson, AZ 85741Tucson Regional
3565 S. Broadmont, Tucson, AZ 85713
Newcomer/Visitor Information
Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau 100 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 TEL 800.638.8350 https://www.go-arizona.com/Tucson-Convention-Visitors-Bureau/
Chamber of Commerce 200 W. Magee Road, Tucson, AZ 85704 TEL 520.297.2191 www. chamber.com
Southern Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce 1443 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85702 TEL 520.623.0099 www.tsabcc.org
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 8571
TEL 520.620.0005 www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org
Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce 465 W. St. Mary’s Road, Tucson, AZ 85701 TEL 520.792.1212 www.tucsonchamber.org
Tucson Clean & BeautifulTucson Clean & Beautiful is a nonprofit environmental organization who works to preserve and improve our environment, conserve natural resources, and enhance the quality of life in the City of Tucson and eastern Pima County.
TCB Programs:Adopt-a-Park & Public Areas-Volunteer Cleanup Children’s Memorial ParkCommemorative Tree ParksHot Topics/Cool Solutions Solar Power/Green Build Recycling EducationReduce-Reuse-RecycleTrees for Tucson
For information about how to help keep Tucson Clean & Beautiful please visit: TEL 520.791.3109 https://tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org
TucsonCommunity Resources
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Resorts
Canyon Ranch8600 E. Rockcliff Road, Tucson, AZ 85750T E L 800.742.6494 ▼ www.canyonranch.com/tucson
Casino Del Sol Resort & Spa 5655 W. Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ 85757 T E L 520.838.6506 ▼ www.casinodelsol.com
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel 7350 S. Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85756T E L 520.342.3000 ▼ www.ddcaz.com/tucson/hotel
El Conquistador Tucson 10000 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704T E L 520.544.5000 ▼ www.hiltonelconquistador.com
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Road, Tucson, AZ 85718T E L 520.299.1501 ▼ www.haciendadelsol.com
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745T E L 520.792.3500 ▼ www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tussp-jw-marriott-tucson-starr-pass-resort-and-spa
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort 7000 N. Resort Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750T E L 520.299.2020 ▼ www.loewshotels.com/ventana-canyon www.canoaranchgolfresort.com
Omni Tucson National Resort 2727 W. Club Drive, Tucson, AZ 85742T E L 520.297.2271 ▼ www.omnitucsonnational.com
Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain 15000 N. Secret Springs Drive, Tucson, AZ 85658T E L 520.572.3000 ▼ www.ritzcarlton.com
The Lodge at Ventana Canyon 6200 N. Clubhouse Lane, Tucson, AZ 85750T E L 520.577.1400 ▼ www.thelodgeatventanacanyon.com
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa 3800 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718T E L 520.742.6000 ▼ www.westinlapalomaresort.com
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa1 Ave de Otero Road, Tubac, AZ 85646T E L 520.398.2211 ▼ www.tubacgolfresort.com
Westward Look Resort & Spa 245 E. Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85704T E L 520.297.1151 ▼ www.westwardlook.com
Wyndham Canoa Ranch Resort5775 S. Camino Del Sol, Green Valley, AZ 85622T E L 520.382.0450 ▼
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa5000 E. Via Estancia Miraval, Tucson, AZ 85739T E L 520.825.4000 ▼ www.miravalresorts.com
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Catalina Park Inn Bed and Breakfast 309 E 1st Street, Tucson, AZ 85705T E L 520.792.4541 ▼ www.catalinaparkinn.com
Crickethead Inn Bed & Breakfast 9480 W. Picture Rocks Road, Tucson, AZ 85743 T E L 520.682.7126 ▼ www.cricketheadinn.com
Desert Sol Bed & Breakfast 5312 S Civano Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85747T E L 520.300.5685 ▼ www.desertsolbnb.com
Desert Trails Bed & Breakfast 12851 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85748 T E L 520.885.7295 ▼ www.deserttrails.com
El Presidio Bed & Breakfast Inn 297 N. Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ 8570T E L 800.349.6151 ▼ www.elpresidiobbinn.com
Le Rendez Vous Bed and Breakfast 72 W. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85704T E L 520.906.6660
Mon Ami Bed and Breakfast 5902 E. 9th Street, Tucson, AZ 85711T E L 520.444.0807 ▼ www.monamibandb.com
Peppertrees Bed & Breakfast 724 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719T E L 520.622.7167 ▼ www.peppertreesinn.com
Royal Elizabeth Inn 204 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701T E L 520.670.9022 ▼ www.royalelizabeth.com
The Big Blue House 144 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85705T E L 520.891.1827 ▼ www.144university.com
The SunCatcher Fine Country Inn 105 N. Avenida Javelina , Tucson, AZ 85748T E L 520.885.0883 ▼ www.suncatchertucson.com
Dude Ranches
9351 E. Morrill Way, Tucson, AZ 85749
Golf Courseso rse a e
18 71 72.5 143 6785 9777 E Sabino Greens Drive, Tucson, AZ 85749 520-749-4089
18 72 72.2 132 7065 9101 N Thornydale Rd., Tucson, AZ 85742 520-744-3366
18 72 70.6 128 6611 3965 S. Craycroft Road, Tucson, AZ 85708 520-228-3734
18 72 73.9 135 7206 14155 E. Via Rancho Del Lago, Vail, AZ 85641 520-647-1100
18 62 58.9 88 3751 6601 E Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85710 520-885-6751
10555 N La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 520-544-1800
18 71 72.4 129 672018 72 72 135 6636
18 70 69.4 124 6136 1400 W. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745 520-971-4229
18 72 70.5 126 6641 12000 E Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ 85749 520-749-4925
18 72 72 136 6807 8251 E Irvington Road, Tucson, AZ 85730 520-791-2539
18 72 72.2 139 6904 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Marana, AZ 85653 520-579-7000
3660 E Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718 520-299-1500
18 72 7301 149 699718 72 72.3 144 701718 72 73.2 154 7088
6200 N Clubhouse Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750 520-577-4061
18 72 72.6 140 681918 72 73.2 145 6898
18 72 71.3 127 6728 38759 S Mountain View Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85739 520-818-1100
2727 W Club Drive, Tucson, AZ 85742 520-575-7540
18 73 726218 70 70.9 130 6529
18 72 73.8 132 7023 300 W Greenock Drive, Tucson, AZ 85737 520-297-1121
18 72 72.4 139 7006 66567 E. Catalina Hills Drive, Tucson, AZ 85739 520-825-9022
18 71 70 130 6318 8480 N Continental Links Drive, Tucson, AZ 85743 520-744-7443
600 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85716 520-791-4161
18 70 70.3 124 662918 72 72 127 6902
18 63 58.4 100 4146 8900 E. 29th Street, Tucson, AZ 85710 520-298-2401
18 72 70.8 130 6513 64500 E. Saddlebrooke Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85739 520-825-2505
18 72 73.5 138 7283 5655 W. Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ 85757 520-838-6623
18 70 71.7 126 6936 3600 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson, AZ 85745 520-791-5235
18 71 69.5 129 6138 5200 E. Saint Andrews Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718 520-299-1111
3645 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745 520-670-0400
18 71 71.6 143 672918 71 73 138 700218 71 71.7 142 6707
18 72 74 145 7317 14200 N Hohokam Village Place, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 520-219-9100
14000 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., Marana, AZ 85653 520-744-2555
18 72 74 142 738418 72 74.5 145 7468
18 72 77.1 147 7849 6501 Boulder Bridge Pass, Marana, AZ 85658 520-572-3500
18 72 72.2 133 6715 1555 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85755 520-825-3110
18 72 72.8 130 6954 2950 N. Camino Principal, Tucson, AZ 85715 520-298-2381
1 Ortero Road, Tubac, AZ 85646 520-398-2021
18 72 69.9 124 643518 72 71.7 131 687018 71 71.5 127 6823
El Rio-Trini Alvarez Golf Course
Fred Enke Golf Course
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa
Anza/ Rancho
The Ritz Carlton at Dove Mountain
Tucson Country Club
The Views Golf Club of Oro Valley
Otero/AnzaRancho/Otero
Randolph Golf Course
North Course
Preserve Golf Course
Quarry Pines Golf Club
Highlands at Dove Mountain
Oro Valley Country Club
Canyon CourseMountain Course
Catalina Course
Arizona National Golf Club
Dell Urich Course
Del Lago Golf Club
Dorado Country Club
El Conquistador Golf & Tennis
Forty-Niner Country Club
La Paloma Country Club
Canyon CourseHill CourseRidge Course
Mountain View Golf Club
Omni Tucson National Resort
Loews Ventana Canyon
Sonoran Course
Conquistador Course Canada Course
Rolling Hills Golf Course
Skyline Country Club
Gallery North Course Gallery South Course
Stone Canyon Club
The Gallery Golf Club
Sewailo Golf Club
Silverbell Golf Course
Coyote /Roadrunner Rattler /Coyote Roadrunner /Rattler
Starr Pass Golf Club
Saddlebrooke Country Club
Davis Monthan
Crooked Tree at Arthur Pack
Holes Par Rating Slope Yardage Address Phone
For more informa�on go to: http://www.golfguideusa.com/tucson/list.asp
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital 1601 W. St. Mary's Road, Tucson, AZ 85745 T E L 520.872.3000 ▼ www.carondelet.org
Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital350 N. Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85710 T E L 520.873.3000 ▼ www.carondelet.org
CuraHealth Hospital - Tucson 355 N. Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85711T E L 520.584.4500 ▼ www.curahealth.com
Banner - University Medical Center 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724 T E L 520.694.0111 ▼ www.bannerhealth.com
Banner - University Medical Center South2800 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713T E L 520.874.2000 ▼ www.bannerhealth.com
Green Valley Hospital 4455 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, AZ 85614 T E L 520.393.4700 ▼ www.greenvalleyhospital.com
Northwest Medical Center 6200 N. La Cholla Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85741T E L 520.742.9000 ▼ www.northwestmedicalcenter.com
Oro Valley Hospital 1551 E. Tangerine Road, Oro Valley, AZ 85755T E L 520.901.3500 ▼ www.orovalleyhospital.com
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723 T E L 520.792.1450 ▼ www.tucson.va.gov
Tucson Heart Hospital 2404 E. River Road, Bldg. 2, #100, Tucson, AZ 85718 T E L 520.838.3540 ▼ www.pimaheart.com
Tucson Medical Center 5301 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712T E L 520.327.5461 ▼ www.tmcaz.com
Pima Community Health & Dental Clinics
El Rio Health Centers
T E L 520.670.3909 ▼ www.elrio.org
MHC Healthcare CentersT E L 520.682.4111 ▼ www.mhchealthcare.org
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Ajo Unified Altar Valley Elementary Amphitheater Unified
111 N. Well Road, Ajo, AZ 85321 10105 S. Sasabe Road, Tucson, AZ 85736 701 W. Wetmore, Tucson, AZ 85705
520.387.5618 520.822.1484 520.696.5000
2101 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 520.209.7500 520.625.4581 520.696.8800 520.682.3243
520.352.5833 520.625.3502 520.545.2000 520.749.5751 520.225.6000
Catalina Foothills Unified Continental Elementary Flowing Wells Unified Marana Unified Pima County JTED Sahuarita Unified Sunnyside Unified Tanque Verde Unified Tucson Unified Vail Unified
1991 E. Whitehouse Canyon, Green Valley, AZ 85614 1556 W. Prince Road, Tucson, AZ 85705 11279 W. Grier Road, Marana, AZ 85653 2855 W. Master Pieces Drive, Tucson, AZ 85741 350 W. Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 2238 E. Ginter Road, Tucson, AZ 85706 2300 N. Tanque Verde Loop, Tucson, AZ 85749 1010 E. 10th Street, Tucson, AZ 85717 10701 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson, AZ 85747 520.879.2000
SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION
Pima County
For more information: http://www.localschooldirectory.com
This map is provided for general location only.Please contact school districts for actual street boundaries.
Private/Charter Schools
Al Huda Islamic School PK-5 2800 E. River Road Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 624-8182https://www.alhudaaz.org
Ascension Lutheran School PK-5 1220 W. Magee Road Tucson, AZ 85704 (520) 742-6229www.ascensiontucson.org
Basis - Oro Valley 5-12 11155 N. Oracle RoadOro Valley, AZ 85737(520) 308-5220www.basisorovalley.org
Basis Tucson K-6 3825 E. 2nd Street Tucson, AZ 85716 (520) 326-6367www.basistucson.org
Basis - Tucson North 5-12 5740 E River Rd Tucson, AZ 85750 (520) 207-0076www.basistucsonnorth.org
Beginning School (St. Philip's in The Hills Episcopal Church) PK-3 4440 N. Campbell Road Tucson, AZ 85701(520) 299-6066www.stphilipstucson.org/children.html
Calvary Chapel Christian PK-8 8725 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85710 (520) 731-2100www.calvarytucson.com
Carden Christian Academy PK-8 2727 N. Swan Road Tucson, AZ 85712 (520) 318-3824www.cardenchristian.com
Casa Niño School of Montessori East Compus PK-8 8655 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85710
North Campus/1-4 1 W. Orange Grove Road Tucson, AZ 85704 (520) 751-1454
Casas Christian School in Oro Valley PK-8 10801 N .La Cholla Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85742 (520) 297-0922www.casaschristianschool.com
Castlehill Country Day SchoolCraycroft PK-5 3225 N. Craycroft Road Tucson, AZ 85712 (520) 795-0008www.castlehillschool.com
Chapel in the Hills Preschool PK-4 5455 S. Westover Avenue Tucson, AZ 85746 (520) 883-3281www.gracepointetucson.org
Cornerstone Christian Academy K-66450 N. Camino MiravalTucson, AZ 85718(520) 529-7080http://cornerstonechristianacademy.com
Desert Christian Schools K-89415 E. Wrightstown RoadTucson, AZ 85715(520) 885-4800www.desertchristian.org
Desert Christian Schools 9-127525 E. Speedway Blvd.Tucson, AZ 85710(520) 298-5817www.desertchristian.org
Desert Valley Christian K-81200 N. Santa Rosa Avenue Tucson, AZ 85712 (520) 795-0161www.desert23.adventistschool connect.org/
Desert Willow Educational Alternative High School 3953 E. Paradise Falls Drive # 110 Tucson, AZ 85712 (520) 881-2104www.desertwillowholistic.com/education
Dove Christian School 2-7, 9-11166 E. Roger RoadTucson, AZ 85705(520) 696-0884
Faith Baptist Academy 11080 S. Brandywine Lane Tucson, AZ 85736 (520) 822-1057
Faith Community Academy PK-6 2551 W. Orange Grove Road Tucson, AZ 85741 (520) 742-4189http://www.fcatucson.org
Faith Lutheran School PK-8 3925 E. 5th Street Tucson, AZ 85711 (520) 881-0670www.faith-lutheran.org
Family Life Academy K-8 530 S. Pantano Road Tucson, AZ 85710 (520) 296-8989http://familylifeacademy.org
Fenster School 9-128500 E. Ocotillo Drive Tucson, AZ 85750 (520) 749-3340www.fensterschool.org/
First Southern Christian School PK-6 445 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85705 (520) 624-9797http://firstsouthernchristianschool.com
Fountain of Life Lutheran School PK-8 710 S. Kolb Road Tucson, AZ 85710 (520) 514-7688www.follutheran.org
Green Fields Country Day School K-126000 N. Camino de la Tierra Tucson, AZ 85741(520) 297-2288www.greenfields.org
Highland Free School K-6510 S. Highland AvenueTucson, AZ 85719(520) 623-0104www.highlandfreeschool.org
Immaculate Heart School PK-12 410 E. Magee Road Tucson, AZ 85704 (520) 297-6672http://ihschool.org
International School of Tucson PK-5 1701 N. Seneca Street Tucson, AZ 85719 (520) 406-0552http://www.istucson.org
Ironwood Hills Christian School 5-122245 W. Ironwood Hill DriveTucson, AZ 85745(520) 624-3896
Kids World Pre-School PK-8 321 E. Yavapai Road Tucson, AZ 85705 (520) 888-1465
Kino Learning Center PK-12 6625 N. 1st Avenue Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 297-7278
Lamb’s Gate Christian School PK-2 4700 N. Swan Road Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 299-2151www.lambsgate.org
Mary-Joyce Private PK-1 8185 E. 22nd Street Tucson, AZ 85710 (520) 885-7711
Nellie P Covert School 1-122700 S. 8th StreetTucson, AZ 85713(520) 622-7611
Our Mother of Sorrows School PK-8 1800 S. Kolb Road Tucson, AZ 85710 (520) 747-1027www.omosschool.com
Palo Verde Christian School K-82151 N. Palo Verde Blvd.Tucson, AZ 85716(520) 327-6683
Get the full list: Arizona Department of Education - http://www.ade.az.gov/edd/report/Directory.asp
Private/CharterSchoolscontinued
Precious Lamb Christian School PK-1 166 E. Roger Road Tucson, AZ 85705 (520) 270-4197
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy K-129500 N. Oracle RoadTucson, AZ 85704(520) 797-0107https://www.prca.academy
Redeemer Lutheran School PK-8 8845 N. Silverbell Road Tucson, AZ 85743 (520) 572-8136www.redeemertucson.org
River of Life Christian School PK-12 6902 E. Golf Links Road Tucson, AZ 85730 (520) 790-2424www.tucsonriveroflife.com
Saguaro Hills Adventist Christian School PK, 1-8 4280 W. Irvington Road Tucson, AZ 85746 (520) 325-1454
Salpointe Catholic High School 9-121545 E. Copper StreetTucson, AZ 85719(520) 327-6581www.salpointe.org
San Miguel High School 9-126601 S. San Fernando RoadTucson, AZ 85756(520) 294-6403www.sanmiguelhigh.org
San Xavier Mission School K-81980 W. San Xavier RoadTucson, AZ 85746(520) 294-0628www.sanxaviermission.org
Santa Cruz Catholic School K-829 W. 22nd StreetTucson, AZ 85713(520) 624-2093http://santacruzschool.org
Satori PK-8 3801 N. 1st Avenue Tucson, AZ 85719 (520) 887-4003www.satorischool.org
St. Ambrose School PK-8 300 S. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716 (520) 882-8678www.stambrosetucson.org
St. Augustine Catholic High School 9-128800 E. 22nd StreetTucson, AZ 85710(520) 751-8300www.staugustinehigh.com
St. Cyril of Alexandria Elementary School K-84725 E. Pima StreetTucson, AZ 85712(520) 881-4240www.stcyril.com
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Pre-School PK-5 8650 N. Shannon Road Tucson, AZ 85742 (520) 219-7650https://school.seastucson.org
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School PK-7 8560 N. Shannon Road Tucson, AZ 85742 (520) 219-7650https://school.seastucson.org
The Gregory School6-123231 N. CraycroftTucson, AZ 85712(520) 327-6395https://www.gregoryschool.org
St. John the Evangelist School K-8602 W. Ajo WayTucson, AZ 85713(520) 624-7409https://www.stjohnevangelisttucson.org
St. Joseph Catholic School K-8215 S. Craycroft RoadTucson, AZ 85711(520) 747-3060www.stjosephtucson.org
St. Michael’s Parish Day School K-8602 N. Wilmot RoadTucson, AZ 85711(520) 722-8478www.stmichael.net
St. Odilia Catholic School PK-3 7570 N. Paseo Del Norte Tucson, AZ 85704 (520) 297-1123
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic School K-81436 N. Campbell AvenueTucson, AZ 85719(520) 325-2431http://sspptucson.org
Tucson Academy of Excellence K-1, 6, 8, 111749 E. Broadway Blvd.Tucson, AZ 85719(520) 882-5221
Tucson Christian School PK-8 2855 N. Craycroft Road Tucson, AZ 85712 (520) 326-2395
Tucson Hebrew Academy K-83888 E. River RoadTucson, AZ 85718(520) 529-3888https://www.thaaz.org
Tucson Waldorf School PK-8 3605 E. River Road Tucson, AZ 85718 (520) 529-1032www.tucsonwaldorf.org
Abbie SchoolK-85870 E. 14th StreetTucson, AZ 85711(520) 300-6103https://abbieschool.org
Get the full list: Arizona Department of Education - http://www.ade.az.gov/edd/report/Directory.asp
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Geasa-Marana13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ, 85653
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Himmel Park1035 N. Treat Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85716
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Joel D. Valdez Main101 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
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Martha Cooper1377 N. Catalina Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85712
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Miller-Golf Links 9640 E. Golf Links Road, Tucson, AZ 85730
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Mission3770 S. Mission Road, Tucson, AZ 85713
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Sam Lena-South Tucson1607 S. Sixth Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85713
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Santa Rosa1075 S. 10th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
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Southwest6855 South Mark Road, Tucson, AZ 85757
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Valencia202 W. Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ 85706
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Woods Memorial3455 N. First Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
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RECREATION CENTERSRegistration Services: 900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85716 | 520.791.4877
Recreational Activities: www.go-arizona.com/Tucson/recreational-activities
Transportation
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Handicap Accessible Citywide public bus system. Call for personal trip planning.
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Handicap Accessible, Phoenix Airport-Tucson Hourly, charters, tours, conferences, package delivery.
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Sun Link StreetcarT E L 520.624.5656 ▼ www.sunlinkstreetcar.com
Handicap Accessible Electric streetcar trolley system connecting Downtown, 4th Avenue and UofA corridors.
Tucson Performing Arts
MusicArizona Opera - 2 Locations Downtown TEL 520.293.4336 http://azopera.com
Temple of Music and Art330 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ. 85701
Tucson Music Hall260 S Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
Tucson Pops Orchestra TEL 520.722.5853 www.tucsonpops.org
Tucson Symphony Orchestra 2175 N. Sixth Avenue, Tucson, AZ. 85705 TEL 520.882.8585 http://tucsonsymphony.org
TheaterArizona Theatre Company http://aztheatreco.org
Temple of Music and Art 330 S. Scott Avenue (downtown Tucson) Box Off ce: 520.622.2823
Borderlands Theater
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Arts ProgramsWest Campus2202 W. Anklam Road, Tucson, AZ 85709 TEL 520.206.6600 www.pima.edu/cfa
University of Arizona – Arts & Museums www.arizona.edu/home/arts.php
UA PresentsBox Office: 520.621.3341 www.uapresents.org
TEL 520.882.7406 http://www.borderlandstheater.org
Tucson Point of Interest
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinn y Road, Tucson, AZ 85743 TEL 520.883.2702 http://desertmuseum.org
Sabino Canyon 5900 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ 85750TEL 520.749.2861 http://sabinocanyon.com
Pima Air & Space Museum 6000 E. Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ 85706 TEL 520.574.0462 www.pimaair.org
De Grazia Gallery in the Sun 6300 N. Swan, Tucson, AZ 85718 TEL 520.299.9191 http://degrazia.org/visit-gallery
Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Roa., Tucson, AZ 85737 TEL 520.628.5798https://azstateparks.com/catalina
Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712 TEL520.326.9686 www.tucsonbotanical.org
Kitt Peak National Observatory TEL 520.318.8739 www.noao.edu/kpno
Mission San Xavier del Bac 1950 W. San Xavier Road, Tucson, AZ 85746www.sanxaviermission.org
International Wildlife Museum 4800 W. Gates Pass Road, Tucson, AZ 85745TEL 520.629.0100 www.thewildlifemuseum.org
Colossal Cave Mountain Park 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ 85641 TEL 520.647.7275 www.colossalcave.com
Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719 TEL 520.621.7827 www.flandrau.org
Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704 TEL 520.742.6455 www.tohonochulpark.org
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Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson, AZ 85716 TEL 520.791.3204 https://reidparkzoo.org
Sabino CanyonOf all the natural attractions in and around Tucson, Sabino Canyon is certainly the most popular. This large chasm in the Santa Catalina Mountains is where ancient Hohokampeople built irrigation dams while mammoths roamed the ground. Access is free but there is a charge for parking. High-lights are swimming(conditions allowing) in clear pools after a six-mile hike to Seven Falls and summer evening shuttle rides by pre-paid reservations.
Sabino tram rides and Bear shuttles
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Open Hours: Park: Dawn-dusk daily, Shuttles: 9a -4p every hour on the hour, M-F, 9a -4:30p and every 30 minutes Sa -Su
This world-famous museum is rather a zoo displaying the creatures of the surrounding desert in their natural habitats. Located in the middle of the Sonoran desert about an half-hour drive from the city center, it also provides breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The gift shop has an excellent selection of Sonoran desert souvenirs. This is a must for any visitor staying in Tucson for more than just one day. Group rates are available.
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This is a major Tucson tourist attraction, and not just for plant lovers.Apart from a rich collection of cactus and desert wildflowers, the gardens offer an educational walk around the history of the nativeTohono O’odham Indians and the efforts of local scientists to preservenative seeds. Don’t miss the wonderful Nuestro Jardin, the traditional Mexican-American neighborhood garden, or the shaded restaurant patio.
Located about 12 miles north of the city on Arizona Highway 77 (Oracle Road), this park affords the best views of the canyons and domes of the Catalina Mountains. A multitude of birds, snakes and lizards inhabit the lower regions, while deer and bighorn sheep roam the high country. The park offers an interpretive trail of an ancient Hohokam village. Picnicking and camping are available. Admission is USD 5 per car for day use payable at the ranger station, self-pay after dark. Credit cards are accepted at the gift shop.
See Tucson from a birds-eye view. Take Catalina Highway 30 miles through the Coronado National Forest where giant Saguaro cacti tower and a variety of desert vegetation blooms year around. Stop at the Seven Cataracts and Windy Pointe Vista for scenic views of untamed mountain landscape surrounding the distant lights of Tucson. Visit Ski Valley and lunch at the Iron Door. The lift operates year-round offering visitors a ride to the sky. Follow signs to Summerhaven, and browse the rustic shops or book a cozy Mount Lemmon cabin. Make a day of it!
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Catalina State Park
Tohono Chul ParkThis park on Tucson’s northwest side is a very civilized piece of the Sonoran desert in the city, with a wide variety of desert plants around pleasant trails, which lead visitors to a gift shop and a shaded tea room serving delicious scones for tea time. Regular “Walk in the Park” tours provide an educational experience about the park’s fauna and flora. dmission .
Mount Lemmon
Mission San Xavier Del Bac
Saguaro National Park
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Reid Park Zoo
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
Tucson Attractions
The Tucson Arts District Partnership is working to transform the formerly distressed Tucson downtown area into a cultural hub. This non-profit organization has helped local artists find studio space downtown and restored dilapidated
Tucson Arts District
Southern Arizona’s clear skies are ideal to host the world’s largest observatory. Located 56 miles south-west of Tucson on top of a rugged mountain range, Kitt Peak features the world’s largest collection of telescopes and frequently contributes to important astronomical discoveries. The observatory is open to the public, and there is no charge for admission, although a 2 donation is requested for the guided
ates for nighttime public observing programs (reservations required) 318.8739
This attraction is to Tucson what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, except it’s more ancient. Founded in 1700 by the Spanish missionary Father Kino, 10 miles south of what is now downtown Tucson on the Tohono O’odham Indian reservation. San Xavier del Bac is considered one of the finest examples of Mexican folk baroque architecture. Indian crafts, shops and a cafe are nearby. The parish is still activeso please be respectful of religious activities when visiting.
Designated in 1994 and bookending Tucson from two sides, Saguaro National Park gives protection to native animals and plants, most prominently the stately Saguaro cactus—a well-known icon of the Arizonan and Mexican deserts. Both locations have loop roads for driving and cycling, visitor’s centers, bookstores, hiking trails, picnic areas and exhibit centers. The Westside park also has a remarkable ancient petroglyph site. Rangers offer special interpretative hikes on request. There is no admission fee for the Westside; however,
charges .
http://www.saguaronationalpark.com
There is an intriguing legend behind this shrine on Main Street near the old historic barrio, a story involving broken hearts and crimes of passion, but you’ll have to read the plaque mounted on it to discover the tale. El Tiradito has been part of local folklore for a long time and is now a national historic site. Take a peek and make your own wish.
historic buildings, thereby transforming the streets around Congress into attractions for visitors from out of town. Staff members also organize studio tours and art walks during fall, winter and spring, as well as the popular Downtown Saturday Night festival. Call the TADP office for art walk and tour schedules. Most tours are free. 624.9977 https://www.go-arizona.com/Tucson-Arts-District
While not being in the major league of zoos, this is still one of the major attractions in the city. Due to its relatively small size, the zoo can be explored at a leisurely pace in less than two hours. The animals are on display in pleasant natural settings.
St. AugustineCathedral
Temple of Music and ArtPatrons of the arts, demandinga proper environment for classical concerts in Tucson helped raise most of the money necessary to build this imposing concert hall in 1927. The main building is home to a 600-seat theater, mainly used by the Arizona Theatre Company. There is a small art gallery on the
Old Town Artisans
This is a place not to be missed when sightseeing in downtown Tucson. The old adobe structure in the historic Presidio district in-vites visitors to explore its shops, galleries and restaurants or to just sit and relax in the wonderful courtyard shaded by palm trees. It’s a kind of art shopping center catering to tourists eagerly looking for souvenirs from the Southwest; in fact, it offers everything from Navajo rugs to dried prickly pear jam. There is no admission fee. All stores and restaurants accept major credit cards.
a nice cafe, with a cabaret theater
right above it, while the north wing
holds a gift shop offering theatrical
and musical souvenirs. Free back-stage tours are given every Saturday
at 11:30am, October through April.
Tucson Museum of ArtFounded in 1924 and located in the historic El Presidio District, The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block maintains permanent collections of more than 6,000 works of art. In addition, the Museum presents visiting exhibitions of works in all media. Exhibitons are organized by the Museum and traveling exhibitions are organized by other institutions.
The historic block features five distinctive houses built between 1850 and 1907. Experience the lush courtyards, fountains and sculpture gardens; visit the elegant Museum Shop and Café à la C’Art; study at our popular Art School; enjoy the excitement of contemporary movements and the pleasure of rich artistic traditions at the Tucson Museum of Art.
St. Augustine Cathedral is located in downtown Tucson on Stone Avenue.It is a magnificent sandstone facade structure built in the 1800s. The style is modeled after the cathedral of Queretaro in Mexico, carved with
images of yucca, horned toad lizardsand saguaro cacti. The exterior is crafted with a bandstand of more than three hundred flowers with a thousand leaves, branches and made purely of steal, incredible craftsmanship.
The interior is also eye catching
but with a modest tone meant toReverence God. It is the oldest Cathedral in Town and the mother church of the Roman Catholic Church in Tucson.
Before children can attend private or public schools and preschools, parents must show proof of their children’s immunizations. Requirements typically include multiple doses of Polio, Dip-theria/Tetanus/Pertusis, and Hepatitis B. Children may be admitted if they have received one dose of required immunizations and if parents provide a schedule for remaining requirements. For specific requirements and exemptions, call the County Health Department, 520- , your school administration office, or your physician. You may also want to inquire about free immunizations available at numerous locations throughout the area.
The County leash law states that no dogs (or cats) can loose unless participating at a kennel club sanctioned event,
or dogs are being used for livestock control or hunting. Dogs must be vaccinated for rabies and then licensed annually by the County. Licenses can be purchased at any Animal Control facility or through the mail. Call 520-7 �� for more information.
Services provided by ���� Animal Control include adoptions, vaccinations, tick dips, licenses and pickup of stray dogs. Spaying and neutering are recommended for all pets!
Don’t forget to get new name tags for your pets and update registration information with local licensing offices. If your pet is lost and picked up by Animal Control, it will be held a maximum of only three days if it doesn’t have tags, or six days if it has tags, before being destroyed. You are responsible for visiting the Animal Control facilities to look for your lost pet. Also, to report lost or found pets, call
The Arizona Humane Society picks up injured and roaming stray animals and will accept strays brought in by non-owners. All strays are transferred to Animal Control. Animals given up by owners may be offered for adoption by the Humane Society, but many are taken to Animal Control.
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EXEMPTIONAs of July 17, 1994, the Homestead Exemption is automatic in Arizona; you do not need to file for it. Only one exemption may be claimed per individual claimant or married couple. The homestead exemption allows any resident of Arizona, 18 years of age or older, to exempt from attachment, execution or forced sale $150,000 of equity in a single dwelling unit. In other words, if someone wins a suit or judgment against you, $150,000 of equity in your home can’t be touched. Exceptions include (1) process and sale of a consensual lien, i.e. where a deed of trust or equity loan is foreclosed; (2) a forced sale resulting from a mechanic’s lien, and (3) any equity beyond the $150,000.
Note: This explanation is a summary of the Arizona homestead property exemption statutes. You should consult with an attorney to determine if this exemption offers you protection in the event of an attachment, execution or forced sale.
How to RegisterOnline: Service Arizona https://servicearizona.com/Note: In order to use this website you must an Arizona Driver License and/or an operating Identification Card Vehicle Division
Print a Form: Obtain a printable form online at: https://azsos.gov/sites/default/files/voter_registration_form.pdf
Fill in the form, print the form, sign and date it, the proper postage and mail the form to Recorder of the county in which
By Mail: You may request an Arizona Voter Registrationform from the Country Recorder in the county in whichou are a legal resident.
In Person: You may visit the County Recorder the county you are a legal resident and complete an Arizona Voter Registration form.
Voter Qualifications
An Arizona resident is qualified to vote if he/she is or will be:
Must be a Citizen of the United States of America Must be a resident of Arizona Must be 18 years of age or more on or before the day of the next regular General Election Must not be a convicted felony, unless your civil rights have been restored Must not been adjudicated incompetent
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Congratulations on your decision to buy a home! It’s a challenging project
and there are many ways a professional can help.
Here are some of the many ways you may benefit
from working with a Realtor®:
I T W O N ’ T C O S T Y O U A P E N N Y !
The Realtor® who helps you buy a home is traditionally paid by the Seller.
M A N Y M O R E H O M E C H O I C E S
Your Realtor® has thousands of homes to choose from through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), so you’re more likely to find the home that’s just right for you and find it quicker. In fact, a majority of the homes for sale are listed by Realtors® and aren’t available to you unless you are working with a Realtor.®
A N U M B E R O F T R A N S A C T I O N S “ F A L L O U T”
Unfortunately, it’s true. Some transactions fall apart before closing.
An experienced Realtor® may be able to resolve problems and see your
transaction through to a successful closing.
K N O W L E D G E O F N E W H O M E S U B D I V I S I O N S
New home subdivisions will welcome you and your Realtor.® If you’re interested in buying a new home, take your agent with you on your first visit to each subdivision. Your professional Realtor® is an important source of information who can supply background on the builder, nearby subdivisions, and the local community.
I T ’ S A M A J O R I N V E S T M E N T
You use a professional for your legal, financial and health needs. Why gamble on what may be your biggest investment without a professional at your side?
H E L P W I T H F S B O ’ S
If you consider a “For Sale By Owner,” take your Realtor® along to help
negotiate the contract. The owner may not only agree to your terms, but also agree to pay the agent’s commission.
L E S S L I A B I L I T Y
You will have more protection from legal and financial liability, especially
as real estate transactions become more complicated.
T H E P A P E R W O R K
Your experienced Realtor® will negotiate and prepare the purchase
contract for you and assist you throughout the escrow process.
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WHAT HAPPENS AT ? During the escrow period, our title department begins researching and examining all historical records pertaining to the subject property. Barring any unusual circumstances, a commitment for title insurance is issued, indicating a clear title or listing any items which must be cleared prior to closing. The commitment is sent to for review.
escrow officer follows instructions on contract, coordinates deadlines and gathers all necessary paperwork. For example, written requests for payoff information (called “demands”) are sent to the Seller’s mortgage company and any other lien holders.
HOW TO HOLD TITLE. The Buyer should inform the escrow officer and lender as soon as possible of how they wish to hold title of their home and exactly how their name(s) will appear on all documents. This allows the lender and title company to prepare all documents correctly. (Changes later, such as adding or deleting an initial in your name can delay your closing.) Buyers may wish to consult an attorney, accountant or other professional before deciding how to hold title.
HOW IS AN ESCROW OPENED? Once the completed contract (or Purchase Agreement) is fully signed and executed and the Seller has accepted the offer, the Buyer's Agent will open the escrow. The earnest money deposit and the contract are placed in escrow. As a neutral party to the transaction, Title Security can respond only to those written instructions agreed to mutuallyby all “interested” parties (Seller and Buyer); Title Security cannot otherwise alter the contract or create instructions and that protects all interested parties.
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OPEN escrow and deposit Buyer s “good faith” funds in a separate escrow account.
CONDUCT a title search to determine ownershipand status of the subject property.
ISSUE a title commitment and begin the process to delete or record items
to provide clear title to the property.
Per contract, CONFIRM that the lender has determined the Buyer, is qualified for a new loan.
ASK you to complete a beneficiary’s statement if you are assuming the Seller’s loan.
MEET all deadlines as specified in the contract.
REQUEST payoff information for the Seller’s loan s ,other liens, homeowners association fees, etc.
PRORATE fees, such as property taxes, per thecontract, and prepare the settlement statement.
SET separate appointments: Seller will sign documents; will sign
documents and deposit funds.
REVIEW documents ensuring all conditions and requirements are fulfilled;
request funds from lender.
When all funds are deposited, RECORD documents at the County Recorder to
transfer the subject property from the Seller to the Buyer.
After recordation is confirmed, CLOSE escrow and disburse funds, including Seller’s proceeds,
loan payoffs, Realtors®’ commissions, related fees for recording, etc.
PREPARE and send final documents to parties involved.
WHAT IS AN ESCROW? An escrow is a process wherein the Buyer and Seller deposit written instructions, documents, and funds with a neutral third party until certain conditions are fulfilled. In a real estate transaction, the Buyer does not pay the Seller directly for the property. The Buyer gives the funds to an escrow company who, acting as an intermediary, verifies that title to the property is clear and all written instructions in the contract have been met. Then the company transfers the ownership of the property to the Buyer through recordation and pays the Seller. This process protects
all parties involved.
The State of Arizona licenses and regulates all escrow companies. The Insurance Commissioner and the State Banking Department can inspect a company’s records at any time, providing further oversight of the company’s management and position as an impartial third party to the transaction.
In Arizona, escrow services are generally provided by a title insurance company instead of an attorney. The stability, reliability and performance of your title and escrow company are vital to protect the interests of all parties to the transaction.
TENANCY INCOMMON
JOINT TENANCY WITH RIGHT OF
SURVIVORSHIP
COMMUNITY PROPERTY
COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT
OF SURVIVORSHIP
PARTIESAny number of
persons. (Can be married couple*)
Any number of persons. (Can be married couple*)
Only married couple*. Only married couple*.
DIVISION
Ownership can be divided into any
number of interests, equal or unequal.
Ownership interest must be equal.
Ownership interest must be equal.
Ownership interest must be equal.
TITLEEach co-owner has a separate legal title to his/her undivided
interest.
There is only one title to the whole property.
Title is in the “community”. Each interest is separate but
management is unified.
Title is in the “community”. Each interest is separate but
management is unified.
POSSESSION Equal right of possession.
Equal right of possession. Equal right of possession. Equal right of possession.
CONVEYANCE
Each co-owner’s interest may be
conveyed separately by its owner.
Each co-owner’s interest may be conveyed
separately by its owner.
Purchaser can only acquire whole title of community.
Purchaser can only acquire whole title of community.
PURCHASER’S STATUS
Purchaser will become a tenant in common with
the other co-owners in the property.
Purchaser will become a tenant in common with
the other co-owners in the property.
Purchaser can only acquire whole title of community.
On spouse’s death, his/her interest ends and
cannot be disposed of by will. Estate passes to survivor
outside of probate.
DEATH
On co-owner’s death, his/her interest passes by will to the devisees or heirs. No right of
survivorship.
On co-owner’s death, his/her interest ends and
cannot be disposed of by will. Survivor owns the property
by right of survivorship.
On spouse’s death, 1/2 belongs to survivor in
severalty, 1/2 goes by will to descendant’s devisees or by succession to survivor.
On spouse’s death, his/her interest ends and
cannot be disposed of by will. Estate passes to survivor
outside of probate.
CREDITOR’SRIGHTS
Co-owner’s interest may be sold at execution sale to
satisfy creditor. Creditor becomes a tenant in
common.
Co-owner’s interest may be sold at execution sale
to satisfy creditor. Joint tenancy is broken, creditor
becomes a tenant in common.
Spouse’s interest cannot be seized and sold
separately. The whole property may be sold at execution sale
to satisfy creditors.
Spouse’s interest cannot be seized and sold
separately. The whole property may be sold at execution sale
to satisfy creditors.
PRESUMPTIONCourt will presume tenancy in
common if not expressly stated married couple*.
Must be expressly stated in writing and accepted if married couple*. Court will not presume
joint tenancy.
Strong presumption that property acquired by
married couple* is community.
Must be expressly stated in writing and accepted. Court will not presume joint tenancy. Both
halves of community property are entitled to “stepped up” tax basis as of the date of death of spouse.
Note: Arizona is a community property state. Property acquired by a married couple* is presumed to be community property unless legally specified otherwise. Title may be held as “Sole and Separate.” If a married person acquires title as sole and separate, their spouse must execute a disclaimer deed to avoid the presumption of community property.
Parties may choose to hold title in the name of an entity, e.g., a corporation; a limited liability company; a partnership (general or limited), or a trust. Each method of taking title has certain significant legal and tax consequences; therefore, you are encouraged to obtain advice from an attorney or other qualified professional.
*inclusive of the vesting terms “husband and wife”, as well as “married couple” (for same-sex married couples)
WAYS TO TAKE TITLE IN ARIZONA
YOUR MOVEP L A N N I N G
ABOUT 2 MONTHS BEFORE YOU MOVEResearch your new city through the Chamber of Commerce or, if a computer is available to you, through many of the online websites.
Start cleaning closets and storage areas and decide what goes with you, what goes to a charitable organization or garage sale, and what goes in the trash.
Talk with your accountant or an IRS advisor about any moving expenses that might be tax deductible and require records.
Contact moving companies (and the Better Business Bureau) for services and estimates.
Start a list of everyone you want to notify about your move. Keep it handy because names will pop into your mind unexpectedly. Along with friends and relatives, include schools, doctors, dentists, creditors, attorney, accountant, broker, and any recurring services such as maid, lawn, exterminator, water softener, diaper, internet provider, magazine subscriptions, etc.
1 MONTH OUT Notify the post office of the move, and pick up a supply of change
of address cards.
If possible, open bank accounts at the new location now so your checks can be printed, and you won’t have to rely on temporary checks which are not accepted everywhere.
Get serious about cleaning out the house; start accumulating boxes and begin packing. Hold a garage sale.
Contact your insurance companies (health, auto, homeowners, renters) and discuss coverage at the new location.
Contact utility companies and arrange to disconnect/ connect at your current home and at your new home.
Driving? Flying? How will you, your family, your pets, your plants, extra cars, get to the new city? Arrange for that now.
Take pets to your veterinarian for check up and regular immunizations before the trip.
2 WEEKS BEFORE Contact your bank about closing your existing accounts
when you move.
If you’re driving your car, have it serviced.
Find out what you need to do to transfer records for doctors, dentists, veterinarians, etc. Be sure to get permanent records from schools, not copies. Get prescriptions for new pharmacies.
1 WEEK LEFT Get rid of all flammable products, paint, gasoline, etc.
Contact your local trash collector about proper disposal.
Gather odds and ends: dry cleaning, safe deposit box items, prescriptions, anything you’ve loaned.
Return library books, rented videos, anything borrowed.
Drain gas and oil from equipment you’re shipping, such as lawn mowers, gas weed trimmers, etc.
A COUPLE OF DAYS Give away plants you’re not taking.
Defrost the refrigerator and freezer.
Write out clear instructions—sketch a map, too, if you can—of your new home, and include your itinerary and emergency numbers. Keep a copy yourself, and give copies to the moving company and your family or friends.
Complete packing. Be sure to set aside the items you want to take with you so the mover doesn’t accidentally load them onto the truck.
Pack local phone books. You’ll be glad you did.
Check with the utility companies to verify connect and disconnect dates after escrow closes.
Contact your Realtor® and verify when and where keys to your new home will be available.
Pick up beverages and snacks for moving day.
Disconnect major appliances.
THE BIG DAY If you can’t be there when the movers arrive, arrange for someone
to meet them.
Check the movers’ bill of lading and inventory carefully before signing. Keep papers with you in a safe place.
Make one last trip through the house, double-checking closets, drawers and cabinets. Lock the windows.
Leave the garage remote control for the new owners.
Turn off all the lights, close and lock the door, and leave the keys as prearranged with your Realtor® or new owner.
GOOD LUCK, AND ENJOY YOUR NEW HOME!
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